Chapter 8 and 9 Quiz 4

19) A standard drink is defined as one that contains which of the following? a. About 14 grams of pure alcohol b. About 12 grams of pure alcohol c. About 16 grams of pure alcohol d. About 18 grams of pure alcohol

a. About 14 grams of pure alcohol

25) Which condition results from a potentially lethal blood alcohol concentration that inhibits the brain's ability to control vital body functions? a. Alcohol poisoning (acute alcohol intoxication) b. Impaired motor functioning c. Alcohol-induced paralysis d. Intoxication

a. Alcohol poisoning (acute alcohol intoxication)

21) The primary method used to measure the physiological and behavioral effects of alcohol is which of the following? a. Blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is the ration of alcohol to total blood volume. b. Serum alcohol concentration (SAC), which is the ration of alcohol to plasma volume c. Breathalyzer test, which estimates the level of alcohol vapors in the respiratory system d. Alcohol coordination test (ACT), which measures the volume of alcohol ingested using balance and coordination exercises

a. Blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is the ration of alcohol to total blood volume.

6) Which of the following is true about gambling addictions? a. Compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement rather than from money. b. Gambling problems do not become increasingly worse over time. c. Gambling problems are greater among individuals with high socioeconomic status. d. Compulsive gamblers and drug addicts have entirely different cravings and highs.

a. Compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement rather than from money.

24) Alcohol had what type of effect on the central nervous system (CNS) functioning? a. Depresses CNS functions b. Stimulates CNS functions c. Has no effect on the CNS functions d. Causes CNS functions to become erratic

a. Depresses CNS functions

22) Since women have only about half as much of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase that breaks down alcohol in the stomach, what effect can this have? a. Women tend to become intoxicated much faster than men drinking the same amount of alcohol. b. Women are able to consume a much greater amount of alcohol than men of the same weight. c. Women tend to take longer to become intoxicated than men drinking the same amount of alcohol. d. Women are able to consume a much smaller about of alcohol than men of the same weight.

a. Women tend to become intoxicated much faster than men drinking the same amount of alcohol.

12) A large dose of cocaine can cause a. increased heart rate and blood pressure. b. increased appetite. c. irregular heart rate and low blood pressure. d. excessive fatigue.

a. increased heart rate and blood pressure.

17) The major psychoactive substance in all tobacco products is _________________ a. nicotine. b. formaldehyde. c. arsenic. d. ammonia.

a. nicotine.

18) The percentage of alcohol in an alcoholic beverage is referred to as its ______________ a. proof. b. BAC. c. volume. d. ratio.

a. proof.

15) Marijuana use can present clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it a. slows reaction time and impedes decision-making. b. negatively affects night vision. c. alters the color and depth perception. d. may cause seizures.

a. slows reaction time and impedes decision-making.

3) People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience a. neither tolerance nor withdrawal. b. both tolerance and withdrawal. c. tolerance but not withdrawal. d. withdrawal but not tolerance.

b. both tolerance and withdrawal.

11) Heroin has a a. high potential for addiction and limited medical use. b. high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use. c. low potential for addiction and no accepted medical use. d. high potential for addiction and accepted medical use.

b. high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use.

23) The ability of heavy drinkers to modify their behavior so they do not appear to be intoxicated is known as ____________ a. acquired physiological tolerance. b. learned behavioral tolerance. c. learned acclimatization. d. adaptive psychological response.

b. learned behavioral tolerance.

26) Smokeless tobacco is as addictive as cigarettes and contains more ______________ a. carbon monoxide. b. nicotine. c. tar. d. phenol.

b. nicotine.

2) An aspirin taken to relive minor muscle aches is classified as a(n) a. prescription medication. b. over-the-counter (OTC) drug. c. recreational drug. d. herbal preparation.

b. over-the-counter (OTC) drug.

14) Opioids are also called a. hallucinogens. b. stimulants. c. Narcotics. d. depressants.

c. Narcotics.

9) Alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco are all classified as which type of drug? a. Over-the-counter b. Designer c. Recreational d. Illicit

c. Recreational

29) What is the primary reason smokers have such a high risk of heart disease? a. Smoking lowers blood pressure and causes irregular heart rhythms. b. Smoking thins blood. c. Smoking accelerates the rate of plaque build-up in the heart and vessels. d. Smoking decreases blood levels of HDLs.

c. Smoking accelerates the rate of plaque build-up in the heart and vessels.

8) Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on chemical neurotransmission? a. They speed up metabolism and body movements. b. They depress or slow all body functions. c. They enhance, suppress, or interfere with it. d. They mimic the effect of other drugs on the nervous system.

c. They enhance, suppress, or interfere with it.

20) Carbonated beverages have what effect on the body's absorption of alcohol? a. They decrease the rate of absorption. b. They may cause stomach upset that leads to sporadic absorption. c. They increase the rate of absorption. d. They have no effect on the rate of absorption.

c. They increase the rate of absorption.

1) Using a drug for a purpose other than that which it is intended is a. drug use. b. drug abuse. c. drug misuse. d. drug tolerance.

c. drug misuse.

4) The fastest-acting method of injection is a. inunction. b. intramuscular. c. intravenous. d. subcutaneous.

c. intravenous.

16) Ecstasy is a a. stimulant only. b. depressant only. c. stimulant and a mild hallucinogen. d. hallucinogen only.

c. stimulant and a mild hallucinogen.

13) Amphetamines such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat a. insomnia. b. anxiety. c. hypertension. d. ADHD.

d. ADHD.

5) David spends four hours a day lifting weights and is at the point of obsession about his fitness routine to the extent that he will miss classes and outings with friends so he can go to the gym. He most likely suffers from which of the following disorders? a. Bipolar disorder b. Bulimia c. Anorexia nervousa d. Exercise addiction

d. Exercise addiction

28) Which of the following disorders is associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy and results in physical and mental impairments in the child? a. Toxoplasmosis b. Down syndrome c. Teratogenic syndrome d. Fetal alcohol syndrome

d. Fetal alcohol syndrome

10) Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior? a. Having a history of substance abuse during the teen years b. Refusing to join an addict in a destructive behavior, such as regularly getting drunk at parties c. Trying to encourage an addicted family member or friend to get help d. Striving to meet another person's needs in an obsessive and unhealthy way

d. Striving to meet another person's needs in an obsessive and unhealthy way

27) One of the most common diseases related to alcohol abuse that is among the top 10 causes of death in the United States is ____________ a. liver cancer. b. pneumonia. c. diabetes. d. cirrhosis of the liver.

d. cirrhosis of the liver.

7) Lisa is aware that her best friend, Kim, has a drinking problem. Lisa continually makes excuses for her and often completes Kim's homework to protect her from flunking out of school. Lisa's behavior is an example of a. compulsion. b. intervening. c. reinforcing. d. enabling.

d. enabling.

30) Tobacco smoke in the immediate environment that is inhaled by nonsmokers is known as _______________ a. environmental tobacco smoke. b. mainstream smoke. c. air pollution. d. sidestream of secondhand smoke.

d. sidestream of secondhand smoke.